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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
The Tacoma Dredging Company's large dredge used for local fill work was towed down the lower harbor by the tug Daring. It is now near Westport and will be sent farther to sea when weather permits.
The Pythian Sisters installed officers including Mrs W Baumert past chief Mrs T H Hill most excellent chief Mrs John Ketchum excellent senior of the temple Mrs J Kinnison excellent junior of the temple Mrs William Holpa manager Mrs G Cripe mistress of records and correspondence Mrs Stanford mistress of finance and Mrs E Pfund protector of temple.
The Grays Harbor Poultry Association held its regular annual meeting at the city hall Tuesday night with strong participation. Officers elected include President H. B. Elder Vice President J. A. Fairbairn Secretary Thomas P. Horn and Treasurer W. W. Boner. Five new trustees Gaylord Adams Mrs J R McGlauflin W R Staples Chris Daniels and Frank Winkleman were named. The next show is planned for Hoquiam in December with judges Coats and Randall slated.
A landslide west of Grays Harbor blocked the Moclips branch for over six hours after midnight Tuesday. The train kept moving slowly until the slide. Some passengers crossed the cut on foot to Hoquiam while crews worked to clear the track.
W. J. Patterson of Grays Harbor told the Bible Class at First Methodist Sunday School that churches should eschew politics and allow members who seek political office to run without church influence. He urged church consolidation to improve work and curb frenzied finance.
The Meteor loads for San Pedro at Don avan mill. The Robt Searles arrives to load for Honolulu at Slade mill. Maweena waits at Aberdeen Lumber for San Pedro. Temple E Door arrives to load for San Pedro at Federal mill. G C Lindauer arrives to load for San Francisco at Wilson mill. Daisy Mitchell arrives from San Francisco to load a return cargo at Slade mill. Arago arrives and lies at Lindstrom shipyards for repairs.
The Grays Harbor Credit Association held its annual meeting at the Washington Hotel with about fifty members. Officers elected: President L B Hogan Cosmopolis, Vice President C H Rychard Hoquiam, Trustees F A Powell Hoquiam C A Homer Aberdeen R W Sutcliff Aberdeen.
The Women’s Relief Corps entertained Grand Army men of Aberdeen and Hoquiam at a Tuesday noon dinner in Knights of Pythias hall. Afterward new officers were installed by Mrs Florence Dunkin, past department commander of the Relief Corps.
The dwelling at 720 West First street was totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon and most of its contents lost. Owned by E. C. Miller and occupied by A. Weidman and family, the blaze is thought to stem from an air tight stove. Miller held $1,000 on the house and Weidman $500 on goods.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Ehrenberg studied diatoms and linked species to ray counts. He predicted missing ray numbers would appear, and ten such species have been found, leaving only three unaccounted for.
The Aberdeen Pioneers Association held its annual officers election at the Congregational church. E. C. Finch was named president with Mrs W D Sutherland as vice president, Mrs William Irvine as secretary, James A Hood as treasurer, and Rev Charles Mc Dermoth as historian. The group will also host its annual banquet that evening in the church social hall.
The Northern Pacific Railway issues a semi annual colonist folder with spring westbound rates. From March 15 to April 15 the rate is $30 from St Paul Duluth Minneapolis Kansas City and $388 from Chicago to all western territories. Heavy westbound travel expected. NP equipped to handle it.
G R Moon, a returned missionary, will preach at the Christian Church corner Third and L streets Sunday January 19 at 7 30 pm. The Congo river mission work is highlighted by a Bolenga church sending every tenth man as evangelist to unreached tribes. All are invited to attend.
Chief L. D. Templeman orders all patrolmen to time automobile motorcycle and bicycle riders with stop watches after two accidents in Aberdeen. Ordinance governing vehicle speeds will be strictly enforced.
The Herald reports a small sack of vegetable seeds received through United States Senator Jones will be distributed free while supplies last. Packages are franked and will be mailed free to all applicants.
The council debated garbage disposal with a divided vote. majority backed J. P. Carlson for a one year contract while the minority urged more planning. A $20 000 payment to Tacoma Dredging Co. was approved with a $10 000 holdback. City improvements included new fire boxes, street lighting on several avenues, and street repair contracts. An ordinance to curb fake sales was sent to the judiciary.
Sebastian Burnett brother of L H and A Burnett of this city returns after study in European operatic centers and visits Aber deen. Once a widely known baritone on the Pacific coast and east he now has a true tenor praised by authorities as superior to Caruso. He has been asked to sing in concert locally but no firm plans have been announced.
Brown explains he met White just minutes ago while on his way downtown to recover his son’s body. Green questions the event, and Drown clarifies the boy’s father said he needed a new suit of clothes.
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